Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report

Milwaukee budget for 2014 gets high marks in Public Policy Forum report

The non-partisan Public Policy Forum is giving the City of Milwaukee positive marks for the proposed 2014 city budget.

MPS enrollment grows for the first time in a decade

MPS enrollment grows for the first time in a decade

Families recognizing significant improvement and successes

Taylor Names Thomas Harris New Chief of Staff
Riverside girls track team to cut ribbon on new track Saturday

Riverside girls track team to cut ribbon on new track Saturday

Set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 12 at school; track had not been upgraded since 1977

“Flash Mob” Comes to the Courthouse

“Flash Mob” Comes to the Courthouse

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce the Milwaukee County Courthouse will once again host a “flash mob” to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired.

Statement from Rep. Barca on GOP property tax plan

Statement from Rep. Barca on GOP property tax plan

Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) released the following statement today about the property tax plan announced by Gov. Walker and Republican legislators

Mayor urges Alderman Donovan to run for DA

Mayor urges Alderman Donovan to run for DA

Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan October 10, 2013

Taylor statement on free speech settlement

Taylor statement on free speech settlement

The Wisconsin Department of Administration and the American Civil Liberties Union announced a settlement in the ACLU’s lawsuit against the state over illegal permitting policies that restrict free speech at the State Capitol.

Supervisor Peggy Romo West Says Milwaukee County Board Has Set a Path for Mental Health Redesign of Today

Supervisor Peggy Romo West Says Milwaukee County Board Has Set a Path for Mental Health Redesign of Today

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors has set the course for the significant expansion of mental health programming into the community and the downsizing of the residential units at Milwaukee County's Mental Health Complex, Supervisor Peggy Romo West said today.

Senate proposal could evict 3,500+ MPS students from their schools, including some of the most successful in the city

Senate proposal could evict 3,500+ MPS students from their schools, including some of the most successful in the city

Proposal to strip local control over school facilities comes as MPS sees first enrollment increase in a decade

Artists Chosen for Milwaukee Public Library East Branch Public Art Project

Artists Chosen for Milwaukee Public Library East Branch Public Art Project

Local Artists Awarded Two Commissions for Internal Public Art Works

Milwaukee residents deserve a Milwaukee hearing on MPS buildings bill

Milwaukee residents deserve a Milwaukee hearing on MPS buildings bill

Statement of Alderman Ashanti Hamilton October 9, 2013